Workshops
Zippers Clinic
Overcome your fear of zippers in this practical skills workshop! You’ll learn to insert a regular zip, an invisible zip, and sew a semi-concealed zip (look like a pro when you make skirts or cushion covers!). All materials provided.
At the end of the class you’ll leave with samples of each technique, printed zip instructions, plus a stylish little zippered oilcloth purse you made yourself.
Prerequisite: You should already know how to thread up a machine and sew a straight seam. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron or Cushion Cover or Tote Bags).
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- Course length: One 2.5-hour session
- Session 1: Tuesday 7 February, 6:30pm—9:00pm
- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Fee: £44.00
- Location: Venue 2
- Availability: 3 places left
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- Session 1: Tuesday 27 March, 6:30pm—9:00pm
- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Fee: £44.00
- Location: Venue 2
- Availability: 10 places left
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- Session 1: Thursday 26 April, 6:30pm—9:00pm
- Teacher: Amy Fleuriot
- Fee: £44.00
- Location: Venue 1
- Availability: 10 places left
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Additional information
Suzanne Cowan has been involved in both book arts and fashion design for over 10 years. As a bookbinder she has travelled throughout Canada, the United States, and Taiwan teaching bookbinding to people of all ages while maintaining an online store and gallery featuring her own book works. With a formal education in both textile and fashion arts, Suzanne is well versed in the art of fabric manipulation as well as fashion illustration, patternmaking, and garment construction and has sold her clothing at a variety of boutiques throughout Canada.
Laurel Waldron is a whiz with a needle, learning the tricks of the trade at an early age from her dressmaking mother. After studying GCSE and A Level textiles she was hooked and went on to study Fashion & Lingerie Design at DeMontfort University. After graduating, Laurel pursued a career in fashion PR and journalism, but is excited to return to her creative roots. She recently established her own eponymous lingerie brand and has also turned her hand to bridal wear. For more information visit her web site
